77 gr bullet for use in SBR and “SPR”

[markm]

Part of my thought was really to consolidate on one type of ammo that is generally good at both uses, understanding it will necessarily be a compromise in some areas.

That's why we don't run 55gr fmj anymore. All the guns are set up for 77s. Even 62 gr gives us POI challenges. For 50 yards and in stuff, whatever is cheapest will work since POI isn't super critical.

[gaijin]

I run 77 gr CBC/Magtech out of my 10.5/11.5” guns.
Uses Sierra MK, a bit cheaper than IMI- but ES OF 100 FPS blows the deal past 300 for my taste (vertical stringing).
Since I use RD on my shortys and a couple hundred yds is my realistic max range it works.

[vicious_cb]

Why are you choosing SMK for an SBR? SMKs are for precision/DMR stuff not great choice for HD/duty.

[gaijin]

My 10.3/11.5” are truck guns at the ranch.
Used for coyotes and vermin. Not shooting through windshield glass or similar.

I’m running 75 gr GD in a 14.5” gun with LPVO for HD.

[duece71]

At some point, after reloading for .308, I am going to start the .223 rabbit hole. I pane on having a decent load for each....LMT SBR and BCM Mk12 clone. Fun times ahead.

[hotrodder636]

I have got a pile of Federal Fusion...I wonder how it compares to the GD at >100 yards.

In my experience the Gold dot runs about 1" at 100 and ballistics are not as good at distance but at realistic SBR ranges it is an excellent load IMO.

[Straight Shooter]

I was literally about to ask some very similar questions here.
What Im wondering, out of a 20" 1/8 WYLDE...what are, say the top three 77gr. loads for long range, out to no more than 700 yards?
Also- whats the opinion on 69gr, again, top three loads? Is 69gr a viable option out to 700? If not, how far?

[markm]

I was literally about to ask some very similar questions here.
What Im wondering, out of a 20" 1/8 WYLDE...what are, say the top three 77gr. loads for long range, out to no more than 700 yards?
Also- whats the opinion on 69gr, again, top three loads? Is 69gr a viable option out to 700? If not, how far?

For 69gr, that Austrailian ammo (I forget the name) Outback?... is really good stuff. Any 77 is going to be good. You really have to work hard to mess that up.

At 750 we can see the performance drop from 77 down to the 62 gr HPBT. But 69 gr should get there pretty good.

[_Stormin_]

For 69gr, that Austrailian ammo (I forget the name) Outback?... is really good stuff.

The ADI - Outback ammo is fantastic, but I haven't seen the 69gr rounds in stock at my usual sources recently. A great option if you can find it in stock.

[lonestardiver]

The ADI - Outback ammo is fantastic, but I haven't seen the 69gr rounds in stock at my usual sources recently. A great option if you can find it in stock.

+1 for ADI